Growth and Goals Podcast
183 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWelcome to the Growth and Goals podcast where we discuss all things goal setting, habits, mindset, productivity and so much more. I'm your host Ashleigh Nicolle and I'll be sharing all of my best tips, tricks, advice and encouragement for self love, self care and self improvement.
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Sunday Scaries
April 22, 2024 10:00 - 19 minutes - 21.2 MBI know we've all gotten that sinking feeling on a Sunday afternoon as we realize the weekend has come to an end and we've got to go back to work tomorrow. I know Monday's can be daunting but I hateded that I found myself spending one of the two day a week I have to myself feeling anxious and dreading the start of a new week. If you deal with the Sunday scaries every week, then this episode is for you. I am sharing my 5 tips on how I was able to skip the Sunday scaries, enjoy every second ...
Making The Most of Your 5-9
April 15, 2024 10:00 - 19 minutes - 20.9 MBThis one is for my workin girls! I know it can be hard to come home from work and not just want to collapse on the couch and binge watch something or doom scrool on your phone, believe me I have been there. There's nothing wrong with doing that every once in a while but your 5-9 accounts for 1/3 of your day, 1/3 of your life, so let's make the most of it. I was getting my schedule together for the spring/summer and I am so booked and busy I only have 3 free weekends over the next 4 months,...
Self-Concept
April 08, 2024 10:00 - 19 minutes - 21.6 MBSelf-concept is the idea of the self constructed from ones own beliefs, essentially it is the Law of Assumtion which is a theory that whatever you believe to be true will become your reality. So if you want to become delulu, overcome your limiting beliefs and show up as your highest self, you have to mast your self concept. Self-concept will allow you to start manifesting from the inside out. Essentially, once you become the version of you that truly believes everything you want is already...
Life Upgrades That Are FREE
March 25, 2024 10:00 - 22 minutes - 23.7 MBI see a ton of "life upgrades" videos and posts on my fyp but all of them seem to be selling some ridiculously expensive miracle product that isn't actually going to change your life. So I wanted to share with you 5 ways I have upleveled my life that completely free for you to implement so you can upgrade your life today! In today's episode I discuss: Buying less stuff and more experiences, the memories will last a lot longer than that brief dopamine hit you get from buying more clutter a...
Spring Cleaning Motivation
March 18, 2024 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MBTommorrow is the first thing of spring, meaning it's time to do your spring cleaning. Now I know that's proabably the last thing you want to think about, but there is just nothing like the feeling of having a clean home. I HATE cleaning, if I had known how much of my adult life would be spent cleaning my house I would've never grown up. However, I have developed some tricks that help me get motivated to get cleaning. Having a messy home makes me feel overstimmulated and anxious, which can ...
Getting Unplugged
March 11, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes - 26 MBI don't know about you but social media has become a bit of an addiction for me lately. Every single day I go to work, come home, sit on my couch and doom scroll. Social media is designed to be addictive so if you've fallen pray to it don't worry, you're not the only one. In today's episode I am going over some signs that you may need to get unplugged and tips on how you can start to limit your own screen time. If you're not ready to cut back but you want a more positive experience in you...
Pulling Myself Out of a Rut
March 04, 2024 11:00 - 20 minutes - 22.7 MBI have been in a funk recently. Every once in a while I get in these ruts where I don't feel like doing anything and I am so tired of my life feeling like groundhogs day just going to work, coming home, doom scrolling until way to late, going to sleep, and then waking up to do it all again the next day. I am sick of living for the weekend and just waiting for life to happen. I can just hear my 80 year old self screaming at me to get off the couch and go live life. If you have been in a ru...
Step Into Your Feminine Energy
February 26, 2024 11:00 - 17 minutes - 28.7 MBLately I have been operating out of my masculie energy and I am starting to feel stressed, tense, overwhelmed and burntout. The tips I am sharing in today's episode have helped me move out of my masculine and into the devine feminine. Disclaimer, masculine and feminine energies have absolutely nothing to do with gender, every single person uses both. They're like yin and yang and there are seasons in everyone's life where one is needed more than the other. The masculine energy isn't ba...
My Relationship With Alcohol
February 19, 2024 19:37 - 23 minutes - 24.5 MBLately I have been doing several sober stints and honestly I have loved it. I did the 75 soft, dry January and now I've given up alcohol for lent and in doing these periods of being sober I have decided that drinking really isn't for me. It is something that has never really served me and I also think a lot of it has just come with age so I just wanted to share my thoughts with y'all. This episode is in no way intended to tell you what to do with your life, you do what works best for you, ...
Why You Should Date Yourself
February 12, 2024 11:00 - 19 minutes - 21.6 MBThis Valentine's Day my goal is to convince you to take yourself on a date, you don't have to go out on the actual day cause I know it's busy, but I hope this episode convinces you sometime this week to have a date with yourself. Since I have started dating myself I have noticed so many improvements in my life, I know the idea of going out on your own can be intimidating and scary but growth happens when we get out of our comfort zone. If this episode fired you up to go on a solo date bu...
Solo Date Ideas
February 05, 2024 11:00 - 24 minutes - 26.1 MBIt's February, which for many is a month of love, but as a single al that can be kind of hard. Whether you're happy being single or feeling a bit lonely I want to encourage you to intentionally date yourself this month and be your own Valentine. I've seen a lot of solo date date ideas going around on TikTok lately and a lot of them have just been grabbing a coffee and going to Target, and don't get me wrong that sounds like a fun day, but there is a difference between romanticizing somethi...
Growth Goals: One Thing That Brings You Joy
January 29, 2024 11:00 - 20 minutes - 22.1 MBIt's 2024! We're kicking off this year with a 5 week series where each episode will be a deep dive on one of the Growth Goals. Growth Goals are the 5 things you should do every single day to show up as the best version of you and achieve your goals, for more info on them check out episode 25. But today's episode we're dicussing the Growth Goal, one thing that brings you joy! This Growth Goal is so important to me because I feel like our own joy is often something that gets put on the back ...
Growth Goals: One Thing For Your Spirit
January 22, 2024 11:00 - 21 minutes - 22.9 MBIt's 2024! We're kicking off this year with a 5 week series where each episode will be a deep dive on one of the Growth Goals. Growth Goals are the 5 things you should do every single day to show up as the best version of you and achieve your goals, for more info on them check out episode 25. But today's episode we're discussing the Growth Goal: One Thing For Your Spirit. I see lists all the time on the internet like '7 Daily Habits to Lose Weight' or '5 Things You Can Do Daily to Be Healt...
Growth Goals: One Thing For Your Mental Health
January 18, 2024 03:24 - 17 minutes - 19.5 MBIt's 2024! We're kicking off this year with a 5-week series where each episode will be a deep dive on one of the Growth Goals. Growth Goals are the 5 things you should do every single day to show up as the best version of you and achieve your goals, for more info on Growth Goals check out episode 25. But today's episode we're discussing the Growth Goal, one thing for your mental health. I have been on a journey for YEARS, but for the longest time I didn't incorporate mental health practice...
Growth Goals: One Thing For Your Physical Health
January 08, 2024 13:01 - 18 minutes - 20 MBIt's 2024! We're kicking off this year with a 5 week series where each episode will be a deep dive on one of the Growth Goals. Growth Goals are the 5 things you should do every single day to show up as the best version of you and achieve your goals, for more info on them check out episode 25. But today's episode we're dicussing the Growth Goal, one thing for your physical health. We all know there are so many benefits to taking care of our physical health. And this episode isn't to say you...
Growth Goals: One Small Step Towards Your Goal
January 02, 2024 01:34 - 16 minutes - 18.1 MBIt's 2024! We're kicking off this year with a 5 week series where each episode will be a deep dive on one of the Growth Goals. Growth Goals are the 5 things you should do every single day to show up as the best version of you and achieve your goals, for more info on them check out episode 25. But today's episode we're dicussing the Growth Goal, taking one small step towards your goal. I'm sure we all started off this year with a big goal in mind so today I am teaching you how to break that...
My 2024 Goals
December 27, 2023 23:49 - 23 minutes - 24.8 MBThis year is QUICKLY coming to a close, and I know the week between Christmas and New Years can feel a bit like limbo but it is the perfect time to sit down and write out your goals for the upcoming year. If you're curious to know what mine are, or maybe you need some inspiration for yours, this episode is for you! My Goals: Stay consisten with exercise and strive for working out 2-4 days a week Be more consistent with my morning and evening routines Pinterest>Tik Tok and being more m...
75 Soft Challenge
December 20, 2023 00:13 - 21 minutes - 23.1 MBSo if you didn't know back in October I decided to start the 75 Soft Challenge, and after 58 days I have thrown in the towel. I seriously debated sharing this because I am a little disappointed, feeling guilty and frankly embarassed I came so far and didn't finish. However, I never want y'all to be under the impression that achieve every single goal I set out to achieve. I know this podcast is all about achieving your goals but I still fail sometimes and I want to normalize that. I learned...
Things That Have Made My Life Better
December 12, 2023 03:30 - 28 minutes - 28.8 MBI don't know if you've seen the Tik Tok trend of everyone posting lists of things that have made their life better, but I am obsessed with it. So this is my list of 10 things that have made my life so much better. By implementing the things on this list it has heloed me to romanticize my life, stay organized, live an easier life and uplevel in so many ways. In this episode I discuss: Investing in nice jewelry Luxurious matching pajama sets Creating a skin care routine Eating brekfa...
Low Buy Year
December 04, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 27.3 MBI don't know about you, but for me, money has been tight lately. On top of that, between Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales your girl was influenced and made some impulse purchases. Wanting to improve my spending habits it something I have been working on for a while but after this last month of excessive spending I decided enough was enough and I am going to do a low buy year for 2024. So if yyou are wanting to do a low buy period of time or if you're just curious how I will be implementin...
How To Glow Up in 2024
November 27, 2023 22:42 - 21 minutes - 22.3 MBThere's 34 days left in 2023 and now is the perfect time to start preparing for your glow up you're going to have in 2024, so if you're ready to make 2024 the best year yet, this episode is for you! In this episode I discuss: Outline the best version of you- either create an avatar that represents the best version of you or write a letter to yourself from future you and outline all the habits, routines, schedule, and characteristics you want to have Create a vision board- there's a lot ...
How To Have a Hot Girl Winter
November 20, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 21.9 MBWe've all heard of hot girl summer, but lets carry that same energy into every season! I don't know about you but winter is my least favorite time of year. With the days being so short, everything being so dead and dreary outside and it being bitterly cold, it can be easy to slip into a state of hybernation or worse seasonal depression. So I wanted to share with you my tips on how we can romanticize this season and go from cold, crying girl winter to HOT girl winter. In today's epiosde I d...
Therapy Dupes
November 13, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes - 21.5 MBWe all struggle with our mental health from time to time so I wanted to share with you some therapy dupes that can help you reduce anxiety and stress, alleviate depression, and increace happiness and overall well-being. So whether you have been down in the dumps lately or you're just wanting to stay on top of your mental well-being this episode is for you. In this episode I discuss: Cleaning and organizing your space- your physical space is a physical manifestation of your mental state. I...
Dating Advise
November 07, 2023 02:35 - 23 minutes - 24.3 MBDating in your late 20's is ROUGH! But I put together a list of advise that will hopefully help you navigate dating and find the person for you. So, if you're a girl with all the apps, feeling like you're endlessly swiping, looking for love then this episode is for you! In this episode I discuss: Know what you want, become what you want, attract what you want. It's MANifistation 101 Set expectations early on because the second you lower the bar or let something slide you have set a prec...
Imposter Syndrome
October 30, 2023 22:12 - 19 minutes - 20.7 MBWhat is imposter syndrome? Imposter syndrome is when your compitence is greater than your confidence and it's actually a lot more common than you might think. Even incredibly accomplished people like Maya Angelou and Albert Enstein struggled with it, so if you experience imposter syndrome you're in good company. In today's episode I discuss: 4 signs that you might be struggling with imposter syndrome and how it can show up at work, home, school, and even in relationships Seperating feel...
How To Live a Soft Life
October 23, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 21.7 MBLately I have wanted to live a softer life, especially as we move into fall and winter, I am looking to slow down, reduce stress and focus on prioritizing my peace, comfort, mindfulness and well-being. If that sounds like the kind of life you want to live then today's episode is for you! So, what is a "soft-life"? Well it's the exact opposite of a hard life, it's a philosophy that rebells against girl boss culture, the constant hustle and grind culture and the mentality that your worth is ...
Being The Single Friend
October 16, 2023 12:16 - 18 minutes - 20.7 MBI am in my late twenties so I am at a point in my life where my friends are starting to get married and have kids, meanwhile I am happily a single mom to my two dogs. For the first time I am having to navigate being the only single person in my friend group and it can be har sometimes. So in today's episode I am sharing with you how I have learned to navigate this new dynamic in my friend groups. Single ladies, this one is for you! Today I discuss: Making new friends- this in no way means...
Types of Self-Care
October 09, 2023 15:17 - 19 minutes - 21.4 MBWhen we think of self-care I think most of our minds immediately go to bubble baths and face masks, which don't get me wrong is a great form of self-care, but it's so much more than that. While self-care can be luxurious and relaxing sometimes it's hard work that in the end is going to improve our overall well-being. So if you're ready to practice self-care in every aspect of your life this episode is for you! In today's episode I discuss: Physical self care- activites that care for your ...
How To Make Better Decisions
October 02, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 25.4 MBDo you ever do something only to later find yourself replaying it in your head wishing you had made a better decision. Whether it's as simple as deciding to hit snooze or where to invest your money our decisions can have lasting impacts on our life, even the seemingly inconsequential ones, because they form our habits. So if you want to start making bettter decisions this episode is for you! Today's tips: Take your time- it's okay to sleep on a decision, even small ones. I force myself to...
Sleep Hygiene
September 25, 2023 20:15 - 22 minutes - 24.1 MBYour sleep is crucial for your mental and physical health. Research has shown that chronic misalignment in your circadian rhythem can lead to metabolic diseases and mental health disorders; such as depression. Repeated poor sleep hygiene can also lead to insomnia and consistent lack of sleep puts you at higher risk for things like heart disease and stroke. Needless to say a good nights sleep is vital to your overall health and well-being. Of course getting a good nights sleep isn't always ...
How To Have More Energy
September 19, 2023 02:34 - 20 minutes - 21.6 MBDo you ever have those days, or maybe even weeks, where you just can't seem to get it going. Like you just don't have the energy to do not only do the things you need to do, but even the things you want to do because you're too tired. Believe me I have been there, stuck in a funk where all I want to do is lay in bed. In today's episode I am sharing my tips on how I get my energy back. In today's episode I discuss: Never skip breakfast, skipping breakfast messes with your blood sugar and c...
Sustainable Swaps
September 11, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 32.1 MBSustainability and living a more non-toxic lifestyle is something I am exteremly passionate about. Not only is sustainability a great way to help the planted but also your own health. So many of the products we use are carsonogenic and toxic to our health, so if you want to help save the plant while improving your health, this episode is for you. In today's episode I am going to be discussing three areas of your home/routine that create a lot of waste and contain harsh chamicals, the kitch...
Clean Girl Routine
September 04, 2023 23:32 - 25 minutes - 26.8 MBLately I have been really into the clean girl aesthetic. It is so simple but looks so put together, it's literally the definition of high maintenence to be low maintenence and, to me, it's giving model-off-duty vibes. So I have been working to create a clean girl routine and can I just say I am loving it! If you have wanted to achieve the clean girl aesthetic, then this episode is for you! Your clean girl routine can be as simple or as complicated as you want to make it, I personally keep...
Self-Sabotage
August 28, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 24.2 MBDo you find yourself sabotaging your own progress or relationships in your life? Or perhaps maybe you don't even realize you're the one holding yourself back but nothing seems to work out for you? If so, this episode is for you. We often self-sabotage to keep ourselfves in our comfort zone, even if our comfort zone isn't exactly comfortable, it may be chaos. This is because what is 'known' is percieved by our brains to be safer than change; however, if we want to learn, grow and evolve as pe...
Big Sis Chat: College Advise
August 21, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 29 MBIt's back to school season! I miss college so much, not the school work but just how fun it was, college was some of the best years of my life! So in honor of being out of college for 5 years now I wanted to look back and share the best advise for any college students beginning this amazing chapter of their life. In this episode I discuss; Getting organized- find a planner or scheduling app you'll actually use and set reminders to help you stay on top of your school work Get involved- I...
Dealing With Depression
August 16, 2023 21:16 - 20 minutes - 21.5 MBLately I have fallen into a bit of a depressive mood. It happens from time to time when I am under a lot of stress. Between having a hectic couple weeks at work, having a diabetic dog, juggling an insane social calendar and just trying to keep up with laundry the stress has been getting to me. I have been struggling with lack of focus, low energy, not sleeping well, over eating and so I wanted to share with you how I plan to pull myself out of this depressive episode. Stress Response Syndr...
Work-Life Balance
August 08, 2023 00:15 - 19 minutes - 21.4 MBDo you ever feel overwhelmed by work? Or like all you have is work and no life? If so this episode is for you. Society can make it seem like you have to be the first one in the office and the last one out in order to succeed, but maintaining a work-life balance is vital for your mental and physical health. In this episode I discuss: Why having a work life balance is important and the risk factors of being under constant stress 3 signs that you are in need of a better work life balance ...
Executive Disfunction v. Laziness
July 31, 2023 23:23 - 20 minutes - 22 MBDo you ever find yourself laying in bed, completely overwhelmed by the amount of things you need to do, then become paralyzed, unable to do even the simpliest of tasks? If so you may struggle with executive disfunction. Executive disfunction is not laziness, it's when you WANT to do the things, whether it's chores, errands or even a hobby, but you simply can't. If that sounds like you, you're going to want to tune in. In this episode I discuss: Just stand up- I know it sounds simple but i...
How To Have "Rizz"
July 24, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 21.7 MBYou may have heard the term "rizz" recently, it's what all the kids are saying now days, and it's actually short for charisma. Charisma, or having "rizz", is when you are considered charming, likeable, attractive, alluring, and have a special magnetic appeal. So if you want to know how you can have more "rizz" this episode is for you. In this episode I discuss: Confidence- confidence is the most beautiful thing you can pocess, it's what gives you the courage to be authentic and will allo...
How To Be a Better Listener
July 18, 2023 00:11 - 19 minutes - 21.2 MBDo you find yourself thinking of what you want to say before the person you're having a conversation with even finishes their thought? Same, lately I have been working on being a more active and empathetic listening so I wanted to share with you some tips on how you can be a better listener to deepen connections and strengthen relationships. In this episode I discuss: Changing your mindset- instead of listening to respond seek first to understand and then to be understood Eye contact an...
How To Create a Skin Care Routine
July 10, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 24.2 MBDo you feel like you have to be a chemist in order to create a skin care routine or feel overwhelmed by all the products to choose from? If so this episode is for you! Keep in mind I am not a dermatologist or estatician so if you are struggling with your skin consult a professional on what they recommend for you. 8 Step skin care routine: 1. Cleanser: The purpose of this is is to remove dirt and make up from your face. It is important to get a gentle cleanser, I used to think if it's b...
Guide to Self-Discovery
July 03, 2023 18:56 - 24 minutes - 25.6 MBDo you every struggle with feeling lost, unfulfilled or just unsure of yourself? If so this episode is for you. Self discovery is a lifelong journey as we are ever changing and growing as we move through life, but whatever season you find yourself in these steps are sure to help you to not only get to know yourself but discover new ways you can continue to grow and evolve.
Summer Bucket List
June 26, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 18.5 MBSummer is flying by! In today's episode I wanted to share my bucket list on how I plan to make the most of the rest of summer 2023, it is my hope that you take this list and elaborate on it and run with it to make your own bucket list of everything you want to do. I know it's hot out there, but pretty soon summer will be gone, so go make some memories that you can take with you! I know it's hot out there so stay safe and most importantly, HAVE FUN!
26 Things I've Learned in 26 Years Pt. 2
June 20, 2023 23:33 - 23 minutes - 21 MBI am officially in my late 20s and it is terrifying and thrilling all at the same time. I feel simultaniously like a little kid and an adult, what a time to be alive. As I reflect on my last 26 years of life I wanted to share with you some of the best advise I have recieved and some hard won pearls of wisdom. Here's to being another year older!
26 Things I've Learned in 26 Years Pt. 1
June 12, 2023 23:48 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBWell I will be another year older next week and every year I love to look back and reflect on how far I have come and everything I have learned in all my years of life. Now that I am officially in my late 20's I am feeling a little older and wiser so I wanted to share with you my best life advise I have learned so far. A lot of these lessons were hard learned so I hope they help you on your journey.
Pre-Travel To Do's
June 05, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBDo you ever get home from a trip and feel like you need a vacation from your vacation? If so, this episode is for you. I love traveling but it's hard to come back to the real world afterwards. In today's episode I am sharing my tips on how I make the trasition back into regualr life as simple as possible so I can jump back into my routines without missing a beat. In today's episode I discuss: Cleaning your entire house, sure some dust or dog hair might accumulate while you're gone but the...
High Maintenance To Be Low Maintenance
May 29, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MBBeing high maintenance to be low mainenance is all about simplifying your life. It's about investing a little more time, effort and money up front to streamline your routines by doing things once a week or monthly instead of daily. If you want to wake up feeling beautiful and being able to just walk out the door looking put together then this episode is for you. Eyelash lift and tint so you wake up with gorgeous lashes, no mascara required Getting facials or having a good skin care routin...
10 Things Every 20-Something Should Know How To Do
May 23, 2023 00:16 - 18 minutes - 20.3 MBThis month marks 5 years since I graduated from college and I have been reflecting on my 5 years as a grown up and wanted to share with you some skills I have learned that have come in handy. Adulting is hard, but developing these skills will make it a little easier. In this episode I discuss: Basic home maintenance and improvement- I am not saying you need to be able to do a whole bathroom reno but you should learn the basics like plunging a toilet or being able to hang a picture straig...
10 Things Every 20-Something Needs To Know How To Do Pt. 1
May 15, 2023 23:48 - 22 minutes - 23.9 MBDid you know most scientists believe that the brain doesn't fully develop until the age of 25? Well as an almost 26 year old I thought I would give you some advise on being an adult. I have learned a lot in my 5 years of adulting so I wanted to share with you some skills that have become invaluable so you can start developing them. In today's episode I discuss: Being able to create a budget and stick to it. if you need help figuring out how to create a budget check out Episode 43 to hear ...
Adulting 101
May 08, 2023 23:34 - 25 minutes - 25.6 MB5 years ago this month I graduated from college and entered the real world. And according to scientists my brain is now fully developed so I feel like that qualifies me to give you some tips on how to be a successful adult. These life lessons were hard won so don't feel bad if you're still figuring out this whole adulting thing because I am too. I by no means have it all figured out, but I hope this episode helps you avoid some of the mistakes I made. Also congratulations to anyone that mi...